Point of Pinchas

...AND HE AROSE FROM AMID THE ASSEMBLY AND TOOK A SPEAR IN HIS HAND...[Pinchas] removed the point and placed it under his garment... (Sanhedrin 82a)

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Photos: Levaya of Rav Henoch Lebowitz, ZT"L

Two interesting points Rabbi Ginsburg mentioned. First, though the Rosh HaYeshiva owned Karkah on Har Zasim since 1965 he decided to be buried next to his parents here in Queens because he felt it was necessary to maintain a strong kesher with his talmidim. And the second related point, the Yeshiva paskened that “all talmidim for whom the Rosh HaYeshiva was their Rebbe Muvhak should tear Kriah.” It was announced that at least 200 talmidim present tore kriah...

Next, watch this video of the Temple Institute who recreated the way a korban pesach was actually done. It's important to view because it's obvious in the not so distance future, G-d willing, every Jew will have to partake in a Korban Pesach in the third Bies Hamikdash! (Warning: It IS very graphic!)

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Shmittah Calendar: Month of Nisan 5768

The month of Nisan begins this Sunday!

The following list is not fully comprehensive at all but includes some common everyday produce most people use. It is largely based on Rabbi Marcus's "Shmittah 5768: A Pratical Guide" (which we recommend you order for yourself here) and other sources. For more information on what these dates mean see here.